There are 5 ways to get from Varkala to Poondi by train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapalitrain 20636 / ...
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain 16752 / ...
10h 26m₹780–3,642Bus
- Take the bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Standbus FlixBus IN5530
- Take the bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavurbus
12h 46m₹1,062–2,928Drive 426.1 km
- Drive from Varkala to Poondicar 426.1 km
7h 2m₹4,762–6,878Taxi
- Take the taxi from Varkala to Poonditaxi 426.1 km
7h 2m₹7,000–8,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Centraltrain
- Fly from Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane TRV - TRZ
- Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavurtrain
9h 26m₹11,412–22,485
Trivandrum (TRV) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkala to Poondi is to train which costs ₹750 - ₹3,700 and takes 10h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Varkala to Poondi is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkala station to Poondi. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station and arriving at Thanjavur via Mattuthavani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkala to Poondi. However, there are services departing from Varkala and arriving at Thanjavur via Tiruchchirapali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.
The distance between Varkala and Poondi is 559 km. The road distance is 426.1 km.
The best way to get from Varkala to Poondi without a car is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,700.
It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Varkala to Poondi, including transfers.
Varkala to Poondi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station.
Varkala to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Varkala station.
The best way to get from Varkala to Poondi is to train which takes 10h 26m and costs ₹750 - ₹3,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,000 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 46m.
What companies run services between Varkala, India and Poondi, India?
You can take a train from Varkala to Poondi via Tiruchchirapali and Thanjavur in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to Poondi via FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand, Mattuthavani, and Thanjavur in around 12h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Mumbai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Kochi, Madras
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–17,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–41,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Trivandrum to Trichy International Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Varkala to Tiruchchirapali
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Varkala to Thiruvananthapuram Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–950
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–430
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹460–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–950
Train from Tiruchchirapali to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- +91 8404855555
- Website
- FlixBus India
Bus from FlixBus Varkala - Sivagiri Railway Station to FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,800
- Website
- FlixBus India
- Phone
- 9513948001
- commercial@tnstc.in
- Website
- TNSTC
Bus from Mattuthavani to Thanjavur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–700
- Website
- TNSTC
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–8,500
Kollam Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 95 21 82 40
Kollam Online Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 99 46 26 85 56
- Website
- kollamonlinetaxi.business.site
Smile Taxi Service
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Booking & Getting There
Varkala to Poondi bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Madurai - MGR Bus Stand station.
Varkala to Poondi train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tiruchchirapali station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkala to Poondi is 426 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Varkala to Poondi.
There are 100+ hotels available in Poondi.